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OUTLOOK: Robby Green enters the 2009 campaign in competition for playing time in the Alabama defensive secondary ... moved from cornerback to safety during spring practice and developed quickly ... enters the 2009 season battling for the starting job at safety opposite Justin Woodall ... should also have an extensive role on the Crimson Tide's special teams ... has played in 12 career games and earned valuable playing time on special teams as a true freshman in 2008 ... won the Ozzie Newsome Most Improved Freshman Award following the 2009 A-Day Game ... was a playmaker all spring at safety, making three interceptions in three spring scrimmages along with 15 tackles. 2008 (FRESHMAN): Green was one of 16 true freshmen to play for the Crimson Tide in 2008 ... played in 12 games and had six tackles, including four solo stops, all coming on special teams ... helped the Alabama defense off the bench in 2008 ... a consistent contributor on special teams ... was named the UA coaching staff's special teams player of the week vs. Arkansas and Mississippi. Clemson: Green saw the field as a reserve defensive back in the second half of UA's 34-10 win over Clemson in the Georgia Dome. Tulane: He garnered playing time in the second game of the season against the Green Wave as well but did not record any statistics. Western Kentucky: Green saw action late in the fourth quarter against the Hilltoppers. Arkansas: He was named one of the special teams players of the week by the Alabama coaching staff ... made three tackles on special teams and logged playing time at cornerback in the second half. Georgia: Green had one solo tackle on special teams against the Bulldogs. Kentucky: He played on special teams, but did not have any statistics. Mississippi: Green made one special teams tackle and earned the coaches special teams' player of the week honors for his efforts. Tennessee: He played but did not record any statistics. Arkansas State: Green played but did not have any statistics. LSU: He did not play against the Tigers. Mississippi State: Green played on special teams and at cornerback, but did not have any statistics. Auburn: He garnered playing time both on special teams and on the defense but did not have a tackle. Florida: Green provided outstanding coverage on special teams in the SEC Championship Game. Sugar Bowl vs. Utah: He made one tackle on special teams ... also saw playing time in the defensive backfield at cornerback. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: He was a shut-down corner at one of the top high school programs in the state of Louisiana ... the No. 7 player in Louisiana and the No. 20 cornerback in the country according to Scout.com ... earned a four-star rating by Scout ... carries a Rivals.com national ranking of 17 in terms of corners and is the No. 10 overall player in the state .... listed as the No. 41 player overall in The Mobile Press-Register's Super Southeast 120 ... recorded 45 tackles and four interceptions as a senior, earning Class 2A All-State honors ... listed on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Super Southern 100 ... No. 86 player on the Scout.com Southeast 150 list ... had 30 tackles with four picks and 15 pass break-ups as junior as he earned All-Metro and All-District recognition ... All-District as a sophomore in 2005 ... won four state championships during his high school career, including perfect seasons in 2005, 2006 and 2007 ... the 2006 team finished with a No. 2 national ranking according to USA Today ... was also a two-year lettermen in baseball, basketball and track ... father, Robby Green, Sr., played football at LSU.
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Wednesday Notebook: Defense and Special Teams McClain, Ingram Named Walter Camp Foundation "Players to Watch" Tuesday Notebook: Alabama Offense Football Team Begins Practice for Chattanooga Support Coach Nick Saban in the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Voting Alabama Closes Home Slate with Chattanooga Mike Johnson Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week Sunday Rewind: A look back at Alabama's win over Mississippi State No. 3 Alabama Beats Mississippi State, 31-3
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